Dr. Dr. Mark E. Griffing

NEW HARTFORD-Dr. Mark E. Griffing, 72, Lower Woods Road, North, died Thursday morning at his place of employment, following a sudden cardiac episode. Born in Oneida, on January 8, 1953, he was the son of James D. and Jessie Ann Harp Griffing. A resident of the New Hartford area for over forty-five years, Dr. Griffing was a graduate of Oneida High School, Hamilton College and Upstate Medical College and completed a family medicine residency. He married Susan MacAnn in Sherrill on January 21, 1978. For nearly forty years, Dr. Griffing was a practicing family practice physician in the Utica area. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Oneida. Surviving besides his wife, Susan, are his brother, Dr. David (Rebecca) Griffing of Oneonta; his niece, Rachel Griffing and his nephew. Aaron Griffing. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family. There will be no prior hours of visitation or services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main Street, Oneida.